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Oct 22 2025SPORTS

Bear Bachmeier's Journey: Faith, Family, and Football at BYU

Bear Bachmeier, the star quarterback for BYU, has been making waves on and off the field. His journey to BYU and his experiences there have been quite remarkable. Bachmeier is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which sponsors BYU. However, he has embraced the faith-orie

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Oct 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building Bridges with Light: Amanda Borrett's Mission

Amanda Borrett sees infrastructure as a tool to bring people together. She has spent nearly 20 years in the broadband industry, working to make sure everyone has access to the internet. As the Vice President of Business Development at eX2 Technology, she helps communities turn their tech ideas into

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Oct 21 2025FINANCE

Uneven Safety Checks in a Fast-Growing Company

A big company in the payments world has found that its safety checks against money crimes are not all the same. This is what they learned after they looked into some complaints about fraud. The company, which is French, grew really fast by buying other companies. This quick growth might be why their

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Oct 21 2025BUSINESS

From Zero to a Million: The Sweet Success of Mav's Top Buns

A simple family recipe turned into a thriving business for Nikki Ashkar and her husband Mike. It all began with a batch of cinnamon buns inspired by Nikki's grandmother. Little did they know, this humble start would lead to a million-dollar venture. Today, their business, Mav's Top Buns, is a well-k

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Oct 21 2025LIFESTYLE

Love Finds a Way: A Late-in-Life Love Story

Life after retirement can be a fresh start. For one woman, it was a chance to find love. She had spent her career in marketing, traveling the world. But her personal life was different. She had dated, but never found the right person to share her life with. Friends often wondered why she wasn't marr

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Plymouth's Fight to Preserve Its Historic Heart

Plymouth, Michigan, is at a crossroads. The Christian Science Church property on Ann Arbor Trail is at the center of a heated debate. The church wanted to rebuild and add condos, but the developer dropped out. Still, the fight over what happens next is far from over. The city's master plan is suppo

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Oct 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Birthday Blues and Cosmic Clues for October 20, 2025

October 20, 2025, is a big day for some famous faces. Alona Tal, John Krasinski, Snoop Dogg, and Viggo Mortensen all share this birthday. It's a day to think about what you want to do and who you want to do it with. Whether it's getting fit, learning something new, or making new friends, this year i

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Oct 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Week Wrap-Up: AI's Bright Side and Clouds of Uncertainty

The tech world had a mixed week, with some companies shining bright and others leaving investors in the dark. Let's dive in and see what's been happening. First off, AI is still the talk of the town. Companies like ON Semiconductor and Micron Technology saw their stocks rise. Why? Because they're r

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Oct 19 2025EDUCATION

Virginia's Smart Investment: Why Education Matters

Virginia stands out as a leader in education, a fact that has caught the attention of many. This year, CNBC ranked Virginia's education system as the best in the nation. This news was celebrated by business and education leaders who gathered in Richmond for the annual Education and Workforce Confere

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Trading Cards Make a Comeback: Why Everyone's Collecting Again

Trading cards are back in a big way, and it's not just kids who are excited. Adults are also getting into the hobby, driven by nostalgia and the fun of collecting. Big stores like Target and Walmart are noticing this trend and stocking up on cards for the holiday season. Sales of trading cards have

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